As the nation remembers former President Jimmy Carter, one local man is reflecting on the times he took the president out on the waters off of Virginia Beach to catch some fish.

A firefighting aircraft that was operating over the Palisades Fire is grounded and out of service after it was struck and damaged by a civilian’s drone on Thursday afternoon, officials confirmed. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/civilian-drone-hits-damages-firefighting-aircraft-over-palisades-fire/

The Palisades Fire erupted like a scene out of an apocalypse and has since burned nearly 20,000 acres. Courtney Friel explored the unimaginable scenes of the devastation left behind. Jan. 9, 2025.

Officials announced on Thursday evening that there have been 10 confirmed deaths as a result of the devastating wildfires in the Southern California region. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/death-from-l-a-county-wildfires-now-at-10-medical-examiners-office-says/

The Eaton fire has burned over over 13,690 acres, destroyed over 5,000 structures, and claimed the lives of at least 5. Congresswoman Judy Chu (D-CA) represents parts of the area destroyed by the Eaton Fire, she toured the devastation with FEMA, then joined Micah Ohlman and Cher Calvin with reaction. Jan. 9, 2025.

An arson suspect was arrested Thursday night near the Kenneth Fire area as fire crews continue battling flames burning near homes in Calabasas and West Hills. KTLA's Rick Chambers speaks with the citizens who detained the suspect before law enforcement arrived. Details: https://ktla.com/news/local-news/arson-suspect-arrested-in-woodland-hills-near-kenneth-fire/

As wildfires rage, burning tens of thousands of acres across Southern California, Congressman George Whitesides (D-CA) joins Cher Calvin and Micah Ohlman to discuss the response efforts, preparation, and criticism from frustrated residents. Jan. 9, 2025

A mother whose daughter lost her school in the Palisades Fire ran up to Governor Gavin Newsom in the Pacific Palisades, confronting him and asking what he's going to do about the destruction. The interaction was caught on tape in video that aired on Sky News. Details: KTLA.com

L.A. County Sheriff's investigators confirmed to KTLA that human remains were discovered along Pacific Coast Highway near Las Flores Canyon Road and Duke's restaurant in Malibu.

This report aired Jan. 9, 2025.

Details: KTLA.com

City leaders, including Mayor Karen Bass, Sen. Adam Schiff, and local law enforcement leaders held an evening press conference Thursday afternoon to discuss the latest developments with the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst fires burning in and around Los Angeles.

Watch KTLA 5 News team coverage of the Palisades Fire, Eaton Fire and Kenneth Fire from Thursday, Jan. 9, 2025.

Watch an extended clip of live footage from the Eaton Fire threatening broadcast transmission equipment atop Mt. Wilson in the San Gabriel Mountains. Jan. 9, 2025.

KTLA 5 News team coverage of the Kenneth Fire in the area of Calabasas and West Hills. Jan. 9, 2025. Updates: https://ktla.com/news/california/wildfires/fast-moving-wildfire-explodes-in-calabasas/